Guacamole is basically a sauce with avocado as its main ingredient. Other common ingredients used for the preparation of guacamoleare tomatoes, onion, garlic, lemon, chili and yoghurt. Normally it is used as a dip. Nevertheless, it is used also to enhance the flavour of the food as well. In many places like America, this item is used as a salad ingredient as well.

How can you benefit from guacamole?

These are the essential nutrients present in guacamole and this makes it the perfect side dish to your fish or grilled chicken steak, after your workout.

Unsaturated fat

Many people have a misconception that fats in general are extremely harmful to the human body, but studies have proven that this is an absolutely baseless allegation. In fact, the Harvard School of Public Health has come up with numerous evidences, substantial enough to prove that unsaturated fats can do wonders as far as your health is concerned. Guacamole can lend a helping hand to keep the cholesterol at a level normal. It can be of great use for those who have high blood pressure levels as well.

Vitamin C

The recent surveys have seen a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from deficiency of vitamin C. Vitamin C is mandatory for the proper functioning of your body. Fortunately, guacamole can make up for this deficiency to a certain extent owing to the fact that it has avocado as the main ingredient.

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Vitamin E

Vitamin E is the protector of your body cells. In fact, it is vitamin E that prevents all kinds of damages to the cells, especially damages caused by aging. Moreover, it keeps the inflammation level of your body to the bare minimum. As per the studies conducted by the Linus Pauling Institute, guacamolecan supply your body with sufficient vitamin E.

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Interesting recipe for preparing guacamole

- Avocados 3

- Juiced lime1

- Kosher salt teaspoon

- Ground cumin teaspoon

- Cayenne teaspoon

- Diced onion

- Jalapeno pepper

- Roma tomatoes 2

- Chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon

- Minced garlic 1 clove

Method of preparation

Take a large bowl and put the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice into it. Toss it well so that it is evenly coated. Carefully drain it and keep the lime juice safely on the side for the future use. Crush the cumin, salt, and cayenne, using a potato masher. After that, gradually fold in the combination of onions, tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro. Then, introduce 1 tsp of lime juice. Allow it to stand for the minimum of 1 hour and when set, entertain your guest with this delicious and unique food item.

Dishes it can be paired with

In order to get the best out of guacamole, serve it together with other delicious food items such as whole-grain bread and different types of vegetable sandwiches. It can also be used to make a delicious topping for the items such as chopped cucumbers, red peppers, and so forth.

Guacamole is a welcoming option for those who are sick and tired of eating the same food items. This food item opens a window for you to try a different and refreshing food. You will never regret your decision to give it a try, instead you would be forced to believe that it was one of the best decisions you have ever made in your life.

Author bio: Teresa Jens is a busy mom, a blogger and a freelance writer. She left the corporate world in 2010 to focus more on a more on her family, eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle. She loves preparing all kinds of healthy meals for her two kids. This is her take on Femina's delicious guacamole recipe (also known by the Danes as guacamole opskrift fra Femina).